9. Harry Belafonte

10. Solomon Burke

11. Little Richard

12. Bruce Tate

13. Ray Charles & the Blues Brothers

14. Tika Sumpter

15. Tina Turner

16. Bell Biv Devoe

17. Aretha Franklin

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18. Lawrence Payton

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19. The Ronettes

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20. Lioinel Richie

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June 20: This Day in Black Music History

Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.